02/27/2025
‼️URGENT‼️
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Picasso ACCT-A-212858 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Picasso must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER, FOSTER, or RESCUE PARTNER by Friday, February 28th by 10:00 am. Should Picasso’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal.
Meet Picasso – A true of heART!
With his big, lovable presence and adorable pig-like snorts, Picasso is a masterpiece of a dog! This gentle giant explores his surroundings with curiosity, his tail wagging high as he takes it all in. When called, he happily trots over, soft eyes full of warmth, and leans his whole big butterball body against you—because, of course, he knows he deserves all the love!
Picasso enjoys affection, soaking up cuddles when the mood strikes but he is also content to do his own thing. He’s incredibly patient, sitting politely for treats and taking them ever so gently with his sweet, smushy lips. While at the shelter, he has had a good meet with another dog. During his meet, he was very excited to meet another canine friend and does pull quite strongly; he would benefit greatly from a front clipping harness when on walks. Picasso is looking for a home that is preferably adult only, but is open to meeting any kids in the home as well so please bring them along to meet!
If you are looking for a big, snuggly best friend with a personality as unique as his name; Picasso is ready to make your home his next masterpiece!
MEDICAL NOTES:
On 2/12 per exam: Picasso has been observed to have shelter acquired upper respiratory infection (URI), or a "doggy cold". They have been started on medication, and will be monitored for resolution of the respiratory infection. PCR test taken & came back negative for pneumovirus.
On 2/8 per intake exam:
Eyes - red
Ears - red, slightly waxy
Nose - clear
Mouth/Teeth/Gums - staining, tartar present, gums red
Coat & Skin - no fleas/flea dirt
Urogenital - male, intact, a**s is slightly protruding and p***s appears dry
Gait/Mobility - normal, no lameness
Attitude: BAR, friendly with loose body language, stressed and pawing at door to leave
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
On 2/23 per volunteer: Picasso definitely appears house trained. This handsome boy is very strong on the leash and maybe benefit from a harness and leash training. He’s a sweet guy who allowed pets all over and was easy to return to kennel. He was interested in dogs but manageable.
On 2/23 per staff: Picasso is very strong on leash. I am not the strongest handler so I had to swap with the other person. Through the fence he initially froze and was very stiff, then pulled strongly towards the end of the fence. We swapped and the other handler walked him a little before the meet. He was a lot looser through the fence and we proceeded to a walk along and then a face to face. He was good, just needs a very strong handler.
Walk sheet notes:
2/23: Strong on the leash, medium energy during the walk
2/22: Good on the walk & strong; no issues
2/17: A good boy, medium to high energy on the walk
2/10: No issues on the walk, very strong and medium to high energy
2/9: Pulls on the leash, very sweet & loves to sniff
On 2/9 per staff: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Picasso
KNOWN HISTORY:
Police pickup
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Picasso was sitting in front of the door with wide eyes (just his eyes) and a neutral body. He was easy to leash and stayed seated while being secured. Once secured he came right out.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls strongly
HANDLING :
In the room, Picasso sniffed around the room curiously with a high wagging tail and cute pig noises. He came over to me when I called for him with mid level wags and softer eyes. He pushed his big boy body against me demanding attention and allowed all the handling. He did the occasional lip lick when I touched his tail but remained tolerant. He is a gentle giant and will sit very patiently for treats. He takes them very gently with his cute lips. He is a big butterball that likes to do his own thing but doesn't mind some cuddle tie on occasion.
PLAY:
Minimal interest
TOYS:
No interest
VIDEOS:
Meet Picasso https://m.youtube.com/shorts/qdcvFMiebGE
Picasso and Spot Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/LKicCXb62HA?feature=share
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent
All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
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